Des Walker

Date of birth

26 November 1965

Place of birth

Hackney

Nationality

English

Weight

76 kg

Height

1.80 m

Position

Defender/Centre back

Des was once again a rock-like figure in the centre of the Sheffield Wednesday defence in 2000-01. He produced some outstanding displays, captaining the team and offering a great role model to the club’s younger professionals. He is still quick, although perhaps a little slower than in his prime, but his ability to read the game is what makes him such a quality defender. Des played his 350th senior game for the Owls against Tranmere in February 2001. He played 59 times for England.

Following his succesful return to the City Ground, the veteran centre back signed a new one-year contract with Nottingham Forest in May 2003.

Club stats

Season

Team

Competition

Apps

Subs

Goals

Y

R

1991-92

Nottingham Forest

Rumbelows League Cup

1

1993-94

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

42

1

1994-95

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

38

2

1

1995-96

Sheffield Wednesday

Coca-Cola League Cup

2

1995-96

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

36

2

1995-96

Sheffield Wednesday

UEFA Intertoto Cup

3

1996-97

Sheffield Wednesday

FA Cup

4

1996-97

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

36

1

1

1997-98

Sheffield Wednesday

Coca-Cola League Cup

2

1997-98

Sheffield Wednesday

FA Cup

3

1997-98

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

38

1998-99

Sheffield Wednesday

FA Cup

3

1998-99

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

37

2

1998-99

Sheffield Wednesday

Worthington Cup

2

1999-00

Sheffield Wednesday

FA Cup

4

1999-00

Sheffield Wednesday

Premier League

37

1999-00

Sheffield Wednesday

Worthington Cup

4

2000-01

Sheffield Wednesday

FA Cup

2

2000-01

Sheffield Wednesday

League Division 1

43

2

2000-01

Sheffield Wednesday

Worthington Cup

5

2002-03

Nottingham Forest

League Division 1

29

2

4

2002-03

Nottingham Forest

League Division 1 Play-Offs

2

1

2003-04

Nottingham Forest

Carling Cup

1

2003-04

Nottingham Forest

FA Cup

2

2003-04

Nottingham Forest

League Division 1

23

2

2

2004-05

Nottingham Forest

League Championship

1

Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.